Jassicka Bhullar stood beside her husband and sister inside council chambers at Vancouver City Hall Wednesday and delivered a powerful speech about improving safety in the Granville Entertainment District.

Author Kim Purcell's new novel draws heavily on the feelings of guilt and loss she experienced after her friend's body was found in the Fraser River in Prince George, B.C. shortly before she graduated high school.

Hundreds of parents in Vancouver are livid this week after being told their children won't be accepted into the kindergarten in their catchment area or nearby school — especially for popular programs like French immersion.

The Canadian Bar Association's B.C. branch says that while the additional funding is welcomed, it only covers a quarter of what is needed to provide services to families and others who cannot afford legal fees.

Longtime customers of Killarney Market in southeast Vancouver say they'll miss the store — which was prominently featured in a Michael Bublé music video — but the new owner plans to carry on with similar, niche groceries.